eccentric
exzentrisch – exzentrischer – am exzentrischsten
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eccentric
Noticeably unusual and different from what is considered normal. Used especially to describe people, their behavior, or their style.
Der Künstler ist für seine exzentrischen Auftritte in selbst entworfenen Fantasiekostümen bekannt.
The artist is known for his eccentric appearances in fantasy costumes he designs himself.
eccentric
Located away from the center or a shared central axis. In engineering, also used for movements around an axis that does not pass through the center of an object.
Die Scheibe ist exzentrisch gelagert, sodass ihre Drehachse nicht durch ihren Mittelpunkt verläuft.
The disk is mounted eccentrically, so its axis of rotation does not pass through its center.
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The words used with 'exzentrisch' (eccentric) usually indicate the intended meaning: people, behavior, or clothing suggest an unusual manner or style; words from engineering and geometry suggest a position away from a central axis.
Sein exzentrischer Kleidungsstil fällt sofort auf.
His eccentric clothing style immediately stands out.
Die exzentrische Bewegung des Bauteils wird genau vermessen.
The eccentric movement of the component is measured precisely.
When describing people and the way they present themselves, combinations such as 'exzentrische Persönlichkeit' (eccentric personality), 'exzentrisches Verhalten' (eccentric behavior), and 'exzentrischer Stil' (eccentric style) are particularly common.
Die exzentrische Persönlichkeit des Sängers fasziniert viele Fans.
The singer's eccentric personality fascinates many fans.
In technical and geometric texts, 'exzentrisch' (eccentric) frequently occurs with words such as 'gelagert' (mounted), 'Drehachse' (axis of rotation), 'Scheibe' (disk), or 'Bewegung' (movement). These combinations indicate a position or movement away from a shared central axis.
Eine exzentrische Scheibe wandelt die Drehung in eine Hin-und-her-Bewegung um.
An eccentric disk converts rotation into a back-and-forth movement.
